Short Cruises from Florida (3 to 5 Nights): Every Port, Ship & Island Stop Compared
Florida has 418 active itineraries of 3 to 5 nights and 12,840 upcoming open sailings. Port Canaveral and Miami hold most of them. Tampa and Jacksonville have no 3-night sailings.
It’s All Cruises · October 25, 2026
A short Florida cruise is a 3, 4 or 5 night sailing from one of five ports, and the port changes the count. Together those ports have 418 active itineraries and 12,840 upcoming open sailings.
Quick facts
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Active 3 to 5 night itineraries | 418 |
| Upcoming open sailings | 12,840 |
| Port Canaveral sailings | 4,383 across 134 itineraries |
| Miami sailings | 4,052 across 147 itineraries |
| Ports with no 3-night sailings | Tampa and Jacksonville |
| Port Canaveral cruise parking | US$20 per day plus tax. Both arrival and departure days count. Checked September 20, 2026. |
Florida ports, 3 to 5 nights
| Port | Itineraries | Open sailings | 3-night sailings | 4-night sailings | 5-night sailings | Lines | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Canaveral | 134 | 4,383 | 1,341 | 1,857 | 1,185 | 7 | 24 |
| Miami | 147 | 4,052 | 1,351 | 1,803 | 898 | 6 | 24 |
| Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) | 95 | 2,465 | 972 | 1,169 | 324 | 5 | 19 |
| Tampa | 22 | 993 | 0 | 424 | 569 | 4 | 9 |
| Jacksonville | 20 | 947 | 0 | 340 | 607 | 2 | 2 |
Port Canaveral: Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean. Miami: Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Virgin Voyages. Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades): Celebrity Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean. Tampa: Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean. Jacksonville: Carnival Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line.
Island and port calls on these itineraries
| Stop | Itineraries that call | Arrival recorded |
|---|---|---|
| Nassau | 200 | Dock |
| Perfect Day at CocoCay | 66 | Dock |
| Bimini | 57 | Dock |
| Cozumel | 55 | Dock |
| Key West | 30 | Not listed |
Counts are itineraries, not sailings. CocoCay is a dock at the ship pier. Bimini uses the North Bimini cruise pier. A Key West arrival note is Not listed. Celebration Key appears on 26 itineraries and Ocean Cay on 24. What each private island includes is Not listed here, except the Bimini note that Virgin's beach club is for its own sailors and general resort beach passes exclude cruise passengers.
Lowest starting fare at each Florida port
| Route | Ship | Nights | Port | First departure | Starting fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | Norwegian Getaway | 4 | Port Canaveral | November 2, 2026 | $209 starting cruise fare, as of October 25, 2026 |
| 3-Night The Bahamas | Carnival Conquest | 3 | Miami | October 26, 2026 | $164 starting cruise fare, as of October 21, 2026 |
| 3-Night Key West & Bahamas | Celebrity Reflection | 3 | Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) | November 6, 2026 | $364 starting cruise fare, as of October 14, 2026 |
| 4-Night Western Caribbean | Carnival Paradise | 4 | Tampa | November 1, 2026 | $247 starting cruise fare, as of October 21, 2026 |
| Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay, Nassau & Grand Bahama Island | Norwegian Dawn | 4 | Jacksonville | January 7, 2027 | $209 starting cruise fare, as of October 18, 2026 |
Getting to the ship
- Port Canaveral airport transfer: MCO needs a road transfer. The port estimates about 45 minutes from Orlando International in normal conditions. Parking is US$20 per day plus tax, paid by card on entry.
- Miami: Use the terminal letter. Plan a ride out of the port. A terminal-to-city walking route is Not listed.
- Fort Lauderdale: Dock; use the assigned cruise terminal. Tampa: Not listed. Jacksonville's recorded airport is JAX, 16 km from the port. A Jacksonville terminal note is Not listed.
- Nassau is the most common call in this 3 to 5 night set, on 200 itineraries. CocoCay is on 66, Bimini on 57, Cozumel on 55 and Key West on 30.
- Open cruises from Miami, Port Canaveral and Fort Lauderdale.
Fares are marketing prices, confirmed when you book. A 0 in the night columns means that length has no sailings at that port.
Frequently asked questions
Does every Florida port have a 3-night cruise?
No. Port Canaveral has 1,341 three-night sailings, Miami 1,351 and Fort Lauderdale 972. Tampa and Jacksonville have 0.
Is CocoCay the same stop as Nassau?
No. CocoCay is on 66 of these itineraries and is reached from the ship pier. Nassau is on 200. They are different calls.
What does Port Canaveral parking cost?
US$20 per day plus tax. Arrival day and departure day both count. Cash is not accepted. Checked September 20, 2026.
Which short sailing has the lowest fare in each port's sample?
Port Canaveral: $209 starting cruise fare, as of October 25, 2026, on Norwegian Getaway. Miami: $164 starting cruise fare, as of October 21, 2026, on Carnival Conquest. Fort Lauderdale: $364 starting cruise fare, as of October 14, 2026, on Celebrity Reflection. Tampa: $247 starting cruise fare, as of October 21, 2026, on Carnival Paradise. Jacksonville: $209 starting cruise fare, as of October 18, 2026, on Norwegian Dawn.
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